Morning journal and courier., 1887-09-14
Entertainments.


 Mir. A. NJ. Palmer's company in his great ! success, "Jim, the Penman," gave magnif- | cent performance at the New Haven Opera House last evening. The play is remarka- bly, interesting one and fully deserves the en- thusiastic applause it received from the press and public. It tells the story of not ed forger who, with his family, lives in lux ury and moves in the highest circles, and all upon money raised by forged securities which are negotiated by gang of villains whose operations all but bafie detection. Sir Charles Young, it's gifted author, now lies dead at London, having been sud denly stricken down by heart disease last Sunday evening. It is evident that great care has been taken by MT. Palmer in select ing his travelling company. We doubt wheth. CT the play will be given any better in the Madison Square Theater, where it will prob ably open the regular fall season. The bur. den of the acting falls upon Messrs. Joseph E. Whiting, H. M Pitt and w. J. Ferguson and Miss Ada Dyas. Miss Dyas, as Mrs. Ralston," exhibited the same perfect con- ception of her role which made her such favorite in "Young Mrs. Winthrop" two seasons ago. Mr. Writings impersonation of 'Jsmes Ralston'' needs no improvement. The love of the world and the fear of it's censure, the mo- ments of desperation when detection seems cel tain and the superb impotence when his guilt is actually discovered were all skillfully and naturally portrayed. Mir. Ferguson as Captain Redwood" 1" the detective, was the favorite of the evening and quite deserved the applause he received. MT. Pitt as ''Louis PercivaP' was excellent usual and MT. Browne as young "Jack Ralston' was very clever. All the remaining members of the company contributed their share toward making the entertainment as enjoyable one I~s- Haven Grays were present in full uniform and occupied the first five rows of parquet chairs. The audience is indebted to the Second regiment band for the excellent music furnished between the acts, adding not little to the pleasure of the evening "Jim, the Penman,' will be repeated this afternoon and evening and on Thursday evening.
 BUNNELL's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
 Large audiences witnessed ''Nobody's Claim" at Bunnell's Grand Opera House yes- terday afternoon and evening. At the even- ing performance standing room was only obtainable. J. J. Bowling and Miss Sadie Hasson take the leading parts most admirably and they are supported by first class company. The play will be repeated this afternoon and evening. The r, st of the week 'The Streets of New York" will hold the boards A Boston exchange says Boucicault's old but popular melodrama, ''The Streets of New York; was presented here last evening with all it's old-time vigor of action and scenic effects before large and easily satisfied au- dience. There is literally nothing that can be said of this very familiar piece that would not be superauous. MT. George C.. Boniface gives to the part of ''Tom Badger" that off won him favor in the character, and for which he was amply applauded last evening. Almonte's diorama and Little Rosine are the attractions in the Museum hall.
 PEOPLES THEATER.
 The attendance last evening at the Peo- ple's Theater was very large. The theater was crowded from top to bottom, and the audience loudly applauded the efforts of the Four Cards Burlesque company. In the are some of the best variety &C., 5resses on the road. The singing and danc- ng of the Collins sisters elicit wild applause and frequent recalls. The sketch produced oy Wills, Adams, Foster and Lewis was a very clever piece and many expressions of fa- TOT from the audience. The other perform srs are all good in their specialties. The aughable afterpiece, "Our College Girls" akes the house down. It will be repeated ,very evening this week and tomorrow and Saturday afternoons.
 HYPERION THEATER.
 Sweatnam, Rice and Fagans minstrel roupe will inaugurate the season at the Fly ,erion to morrow nj zht and will give one of \ he greatest entertainments of music and | nirth ever attempted in this country. There ! re fifty performers. The company filled the I leland Opera House in Albany Monday light, opening the season. The company in- ludes ten soloists, led by Messrs. Banks, ! Winter. Natus, Walling, Norreys and Camp I ell, and the comic part of the entertainment | 7ill be furnished by Sweatnam, Rice, Cush- | nan, Fostelle and McAndrews. Barney Fa- | an will lead the light fantastic trippers and Ills Brooks will conduct the orchestra. The ongs are all new and catchy. The most ar istic dancers, the funniest comedians, the nost skillful musicians are to be found in his famous combination of burnt cork aloOt